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Contra Costa Board honors former Supervisor Federal Glover after his death
Summary
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors opened its May 20 meeting with a multi-member remembrance of former Supervisor Federal Glover, who died May 18, 2025. Supervisors recounted his decades of service, leadership on equity and regional projects, and promised a future formal tribute in chambers after family arrangements.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors opened its May 20 meeting with remembrances for former Supervisor Federal Glover, who died on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Chair Candace Anderson, speaking at the start of the reconvened meeting, said the board would hold a formal adjournment in chambers after consulting the family and that staff had prepared a short video tribute for the session. Multiple supervisors and staff then offered personal remarks about Glover’s decades of public service.
The board’s speakers described Glover as a long-serving, barrier‑breaking leader who was the first African American elected to the Board of Supervisors and who helped advance county priorities including racial equity programs, transportation investments and support for community-based organizations. Supervisor John Gioia and others emphasized Glover’s work on the county’s Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice and on projects such as the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub and regional transportation initiatives.
Supervisor Diane Burgess, Supervisor Ken Carlson and Supervisor Chanel Scales Preston each spoke about personal memories and the role Glover played mentoring colleagues and supporting nonprofit partners. Members noted that Glover continued to influence county work after his retirement and that the board had directed that county flags be flown at half‑staff for 30 days in his honor.
The chair said the family would be consulted about a future public commemoration in the board chambers where residents and partners could speak. No formal board action was taken beyond the proclamatory and procedural remarks and the half‑staff notice.
Ending: The board closed the tribute and proceeded to the regular agenda; a formal public commemoration was promised to be scheduled after the family makes arrangements.
